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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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